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World History traces major civilizations, empires, dynasties, religions, wars, treaties, revolutions and independence movements from ancient times to the modern era. It links key rulers and dates with events such as the Renaissance, the World Wars, colonialism and the Cold War, rather than treating geography as the main subject.

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  • A. 15th August 1947
  • B. 26th January 1950
  • C. 15th August 1950
  • D. 26th January 1947Preparing For College Admissions Tests

Explanation: India’s Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950, a date celebrated annually as Republic Day.

Correct answer: 26th January 1950
  • A. India
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. Nepal
  • D. Russia

Explanation: PTI commonly stands for Press Trust of India, India’s major news agency.

Correct answer: India
  • A. 10
  • B. 15
  • C. 20
  • D. 25Government

Explanation: The United States began its military intervention in Afghanistan in 2001 and withdrew in 2021, making the involvement approximately 20…

Correct answer: 20
  • A. 1939
  • B. 1927
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1949Booking Historical Guided Tours

Explanation: Fatima Jinnah joined the All-India Muslim League in 1939 and subsequently became one of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s closest political…

Correct answer: 1939
  • A. 1977
  • B. 1987
  • C. 1966
  • D. 1994General Reference

Explanation: The Frontier Works Organisation was established in 1966 by the Pakistan Army to undertake major infrastructure projects in difficult…

Correct answer: 1966
  • A. 60
  • B. 70
  • C. 80
  • D. 90Science

Explanation: Pakistan's national anthem is normally performed in about 80 seconds, or 1 minute and 20 seconds.

Correct answer: 80
  • A. 1956
  • B. 1964
  • C. 1973
  • D. 1985Government & Public Sector Jobs

Explanation: Pakistan initiated its National Identity Card system in 1973, following the constitutional and administrative development of the country.

Correct answer: 1973
  • A. Retired member of civil service
  • B. Governor- General of India
  • C. Viceroy of India
  • D. Member of British Parliament

Explanation: A. O. Hume was a retired British civil servant in India who helped found the Indian National Congress in 1885.

Correct answer: Retired member of civil service
  • A. Sargodha University
  • B. Liaquat Universit
  • C. Sindh University
  • D. Punjab University

Explanation: The University of Sargodha became the first Pakistani university to offer a PhD programme in Seerat-ul-Nabi.

Correct answer: Sargodha University
  • A. January 19, 1918.
  • B. May 30, 1918.
  • C. November 11, 1918.
  • D. February 15, 1918.

Explanation: Germany signed the Armistice of Compiègne on 11 November 1918, ending the fighting in World War I.

Correct answer: November 11, 1918.
  • A. Yandap
  • B. Ceylon
  • C. Karta
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon during the colonial period and retained that name until 1972.

Correct answer: Ceylon
  • A. 1831
  • B. 1837
  • C. 1833
  • D. 1834World Current Affairs

Explanation: In 1837, British authorities replaced Persian with English and local vernaculars such as Urdu in many courts and administrative settings…

Correct answer: 1837
  • A. 1979
  • B. 1989
  • C. 1994
  • D. 2004Science

Explanation: Pakistan launched the National Programme for Family Planning and Primary Health Care in 1994, using Lady Health Workers to extend basic…

Correct answer: 1994
  • A. 27 September
  • B. 17 July
  • C. 20 July
  • D. 28 July Geographic Reference

Explanation: World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28 July, the birth anniversary of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Baruch Blumberg, who discovered…

Correct answer: 28 July Geographic Reference
  • A. Warren Hastings
  • B. Robert Clive
  • C. William Bentinck
  • D. Lord Cornwallis

Explanation: Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act of 1773.

Correct answer: Warren Hastings
  • A. 1453
  • B. 1454
  • C. 1457
  • D. 1458

Explanation: Mehmed II captured Constantinople on 29 May 1453, ending the Byzantine Empire.

Correct answer: 1453
  • A. 1949
  • B. 1956
  • C. 1969
  • D. 1973Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)

Explanation: Dir remained a princely state after 1947 and was taken under direct Pakistani administration in 1969.

Correct answer: 1969
  • A. 2016
  • B. 2018
  • C. 2019
  • D. 2020Science

Explanation: The most recent leap year before the question was 2020, when February had 29 days.

Correct answer: 2020Science
  • A. 1065
  • B. 1066
  • C. 1067
  • D. 1068

Explanation: The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066, when William of Normandy defeated King Harold II and began the Norman conquest of…

Correct answer: 1066
  • A. Austrian
  • B. German
  • C. French
  • D. American

Explanation: Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military commander who became emperor of France.

Correct answer: French